Balance AL550 1993 Technical specs and features

Brand Balance
Model AL550
First production 1993
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Balance AL550 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14
- 16
- 17.5
- 19
- 20.5


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya RM-17
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSuperlight 6-degree
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsZoom
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano Hyperglide
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 13 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeMarzocchi XC 50

Other Specs of Balance AL550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Available colors - Not found
Weight 29.5
Pedals detailsWellgo 926 Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance Complight
Seat post extensionBalance (inches)Stilt (inches) Alloy


Balance AL550 bike review

Balance produced the AL550 bike in 1993 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $899.00.
AL550 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 , 16 , 17.5 , 19 and 20.5 .
Balance Mountain bike AL550 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho tires while the rims are manufactured by Araya RM-17, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Superlight 6-degree high strength material is used on the handlebar of this AL550 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Zoom.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Hyperglide chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Balance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus gear shift levers.